Caribbean-Style Sautéed Okra | Saveur

Caribbean-Style Sautéed Okra | Saveur

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A West Indian riff on northern Indian bhindi masala, this dish calls for cooking okra in coconut oil with Scotch bonnet-laced aromatics, followed by tomatoes and cilantro.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.) and divided
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped ginger, divided
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onion (10 oz.), divided
  • ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, divided
  • 1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped, divided
  • 1 lb. okra, sliced on the bias about ½ inch thick (4 cups)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 medium plum tomatoes (12 oz.), coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, for serving

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